An Evening in Support of PEN Canada - Fri, Feb 23 2007

An Evening in Support of PEN Canada (2/23/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Toronto Reference Library -- Atrium

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Feb 23 2007 7:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Feb 21 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

2-3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Stephanie A
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Member Cost:

$20.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

In celebration of "Freedom to Read Week 2007" and "Keep Toronto Reading," PEN Canada, in association with the Toronto Public Library, presents Inventory: Writers Tracking War and Conflict.

Hosted by CBC-1's Carol Off, the evening will feature an incredible line-up of speakers, including such Canadian literary luminaries as David Bezmozgis, Dionne Brand, Bernice Eisenstein, Camilla Gibb, Rawi Hage, Ann-Marie MacDonald, and Senthil Ratnasabapathy, as well as musical performance by Bruce Cockburn and Shad. All proceeds go to PEN Canada.

Tickets are $20, but can be purchased on a sliding scale starting at $10 depending on your ability to pay. There are no group discounts, so we won't be buying tickets in a block. Once you register for the event, you are responsible for buying your own ticket. These can be purchased either from PEN Canada (416-703-8448, ext. 10) or at the Toronto Women's Bookstore (73 Harbord Street, southwest corner of Harbord & Spadina, 416-922-8744). Tickets will also be available at the door, but the event is expected to sell out so don't wait, or you might end up disappointed!

We'll meet up in the lobby of the library at 7:00 p.m., then head to the atrium. All seats are general admission, but I will try to get a group of 12 seats saved together. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Afterwards, we can retire to a cozy nearby place (such as The Rosedale Diner or 7 West Cafe or elsewhere ... suggestions welcome!) for drinks/snacks.

For more information on this and other exciting literary events coming up in the month of February, please see Keep Toronto Reading.

Required Items to Bring:
Your curiosity
Your love of literature

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The library is located at 789 Yonge Street, on the east side of Yonge, just north of Bloor Street and south of the big Canadian Tire. Should you need to phone them, the number is 416-393-7000.

If you are coming by subway, get off at the Yonge/Bloor stop and exit onto Yonge Street. Stay on the east side and head north. The library is a less than five minute walk away.

If you are driving, the most convenient paid parking lots are on Cumberland Avenue, Asquith Avenue, and Church Street.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$20.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$20.00/Person

Cost Includes:

General admission to the event.

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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